Environmental Issues

We learned about risk matrices in Week 1 and practice them as a group.  Now for this assignment, you are to make two 3×3 qualitative risk matrices for two aspects of your life. Please articulate the axis of likelihood and consequence or hazard and exposure, depending upon the specific risk analysis you are doing. That is, how did you determine the hazard or consequence and the likelihood or exposure.  Make sure to use the more accurate term for the specific risk you are assessing. You can use these life aspects from mine: Driving to work and I survey hazardous materials (asbestos or mercury). Do not need to be restricted to these two aspects. Feel free to change the life aspects a little bit that works for the paper.  Grading breakdown is as follows: Clear 3×3 matrix for one aspect of your life with clarity of axis and specific examples that shows low, medium, and high risk. (40 points possible) Clear 3×3 matrix for another aspect of your life with clarity of axis and specific examples that shows low, medium, and high risk. (40 points possible) Which of the two risks are you most concerned about and why? (10 points possible) Discussion of any biases that did interfere or might interfere with this risk analysis. (10 points possible) Resources: I am attaching lecture material from week 1.  Useful links: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-E-jfcoR2W0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dNgrKQo0gMg

The topic is  the Environmental Impacts and Challenges associated with the Use of solid distillation systems in waste recycling and wanting to analyze the why, why not and if it’s feasible, acceptable and if it impacts the health and safety of local residents. This is not a topic we have often (or similar ones) – so it will be fresh to me to review as well. Your topic is approved though you need to more greatly refine the scope/direction of the topic/research and make sure that your approach isn’t just show and tell or identical to the other students. As a topic while it has been chosen occasionally it hasn’t been done so to as great of an extent as many of the other topics or as well as some-often just a poor show and tell sort of effort without any depth of analysis or content. This topic should consist of  how why it works , should we or shouldn’t we be using the process, the possibility/risks of environmental impacts or unintended consequences of why/what, what might be done to mitigate the effects, are there methods that effect or impact in one way but if we do XYZ it doesnt, etc,, why ABC action should or shouldn’t be done and the facts and science behind it are they possible, feasible suitable solutions to try and impact/change the outcomes of using it?

I will need a list of references by Monday, August 31 The topic is  the Environmental Impacts and Challenges associated with the Use of solid distillation systems in waste recycling and wanting to analyze the why, why not and if it’s feasible, acceptable and if it impacts the health and safety of local residents. This is not a topic we have often (or similar ones) – so it will be fresh to me to review as well. Your topic is approved though you need to more greatly refine the scope/direction of the topic/research and make sure that your approach isn’t just show and tell or identical to the other students. As a topic while it has been chosen occasionally it hasn’t been done so to as great of an extent as many of the other topics or as well as some-often just a poor show and tell sort of effort without any depth of analysis or content. This topic should consist of  how why it works , should we or shouldn’t we be using the process, the possibility/risks of environmental impacts or unintended consequences of why/what, what might be done to mitigate the effects, are there methods that effect or impact in one way but if we do XYZ it doesnt, etc,, why ABC action should or shouldn’t be done and the facts and science behind it are they possible, feasible suitable solutions to try and impact/change the outcomes of using it?

Reflections can be completed as a written assignment (1 page, double-spaced, 12 point Times New Roman font) or a video response (using the Canvas video recording tool, 4 minutes of monologue, PowerPoint optional.) These should be thoughtful analyses of the issues covered by the readings/videos/playlists assigned for the week, and should discuss the contrasting perspectives presented. First Week Reflections should be submitted here but also be posted in the Week 1 Discussion by Wednesday. Responses to the discussion are due Sunday. Week 1 Reflection Guidance: Part 1: Of the three issues we plan to cover in this course, which of these do you believe is the most pressing for human well-being? Which system produces the most vulnerabilities to impacts from climate change in the United States? In the world? Be sure to use at least 2 citations (in APA format) to support your assertions. Part 2: Sign up for free accounts on the FederalRegister.gov and Congress.gov websites. Search for a piece of legislation AND one piece of regulation that have been introduced/proposed since November 2018 and are relevant to your most pressing issue. Submit .pdfs of the `legislation and regulation on Canvas. No need to write up anything about these — just submit! Part 3: Take a few minutes to react to the video on the Dust Bowl. Explain what the Dust Bowl was, when it happened, and speculate about why I might have asked you to watch this as an introduction to the course. Rubric Week 1 Assignment: Introductory Reflection Week 1 Assignment: Introductory Reflection Criteria Ratings Pts This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Issue Identification Issues related to energy, water scarcity, and waste are accurately identified and described. Vulnerabilities created by each issue are clearly and accurately identified. 5.0 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Persuasive Argument for Importance The assertion that one of these issues is the most pressing for human well-being is faithfully and persuasively presented. 5.0 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Citations At least two (2) citations are appropriately used and in correct APA format. 5.0 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Legislation Selection Legislation or regulation chosen is of clear relevance to the course topics. 5.0 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Speculation on Dust Bowl Video Thoughts are clearly presented and insightful. 5.0 pts

Instructions Conduct an audit of the following safety management system elements at your organization or an organization with which you are familiar and have access to the required information: SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM ELEMENTS ANSI/AIHA Z10 SECTIONS COURSE TEXTBOOK CHAPTERS 1. Occupational Health and Safety Management System 3.1.1 8 2. Occupational Health and Safety Policy 3.1.2 8 3. Responsibility and Authority 3.1.3 8 4. Employee Participation 3.2 8 5. Review Process, Assessment, and Prioritization 4.1, 4.2 9 6. Risk Assessment 5.1.1 11 7. Hierarchy of Controls 5.1.2 14 8. Design Review 5.1.3 15 9. Management of Change 5.1.3 19 10. Procurement 5.1.4 20 11. Monitoring and Measurement 6.1 21 12. Incident Investigation 6.2 22 13. Audits 6.3 23 14. Corrective and Preventive Actions 6.4 23 15. Feedback to the Planning Process 6.5 23 16. Management Review 7.1, 7.2 24 Below, you will find some suggested sources for the objective evidence to support your evaluation: Documents: Organizational safety manuals and instructions, safe operating procedures, and job hazard analyses Records: E-mails or letters from management to employees, safety meeting minutes, mishap logs, audit reports, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) citations, inspection reports, risk assessments, and training records Interviews: Management personnel, supervisors, and employees Observation: Walk through some workplaces to observe conditions for yourself. For each management system element, discuss the objective evidence you found or were unable to find. Evaluate the effectiveness of the organization’s implementation of each element against available reference sources and best practice information. Use the following four-tier evaluation scheme to rate each element: World Class: OHS performance Strong: Conforming/complete, may have minor gaps with action plans Moderate: Scattered non-conformances need to be addressed, positive trends/major elements in place Limited: Multiple or significant systemic non-conformances exist. Appropriate references include the course textbook; textbooks from other college-level courses; ANSI/AIHA Z10-2012; other published consensus standards like ANSI, ASSE, AIHA, ISO, and NFPA; OSHA standards and voluntary guidelines; and articles published in professional journals. Blogs, Wikipedia, About.com, Ask.com, and other unmonitored Internet resources are not considered scholarly references and should not be used. Please contact your professor if you have any questions about the appropriateness of a source. If an element is found to be less than World Class, provide recommendations for improvement. Be sure to use appropriate scholarly sources to support your recommendations. Provide a summary of the overall status of the organization’s safety management system, and comment on the degree of alignment between the safety management system and other management system efforts utilized at the facility. The Unit VIII Course Project must be a minimum of seven pages and a maximum of 10 pages in length, not including the title and reference pages. A minimum of five professional sources must be use

2 pages, single space 11 font Topic: Like rainforests, seagrasses are disappearing from the earth’s surface. Seagrasses are underwater forests that provide food and shelter for a wide array of animals, including crabs, turtles, and birds (some of which are critical to local economies). In this report, as a marine ecologist, you’ll use known seagrass habitats around the United States to predict where seagrass grows worldwide. Seagrasses, regardless of temperatures, tend to grow in similar coastal conditions. Prepare a report that describe/restate the topic above.  (1 Page) Refer to website  https://learn.arcgis.com/en/projects/predict-seagrass-habitats-with-machine-learning/ Prepare a summary for each section referred on website above: (1 Page) Section 1: Create a training dataset Section 2: Perform random forest classification Section 3: Evaluate the prediction result Provide an overall conclusion

1.A short description of the topic and A short description of why it interests you. 2. A well-organized outline of the results and conclusions from given references. 3. Along with a critical analysis developed from your own consideration of these studies. References is included, If you need more use recent (2018, 2019, 2020) peer reviewed literature only.

15 page double space research paper on activated carbon used in In situ remediation. Generally just gathering information such as cost and different kinds of remediation. I will attach a word document outlining key elements that should be included in this research paper.

Read the Article below: Engaging Youth in Climate Resilience Planning with Social Media: lessons from #OurChangingClimate Engaging Youth in Climate Resilience Planning with Social Media: lessons from #OurChangingClimate – Alternative Formats – PDF Document (10.6 MB) This article defines community resilience as the ability for a community to respond to change and disruption while still maintaining its general function, structures, form and identity. This concept is much like our studies of envirodynamics and humans living in harmony with nature. Students will research the climate in society today as to the question of resilience planning. Students should review the question of urgency or lacicity as it exists in society today. The focus of your work should include an evaluation of the question of consciousness, is there a sense of urgency present, or a feeling of vulnerability or powerlessness noted? Students will prepare a 2-3 page paper summarizing the sentiment of their results. Students should reflect on the topics discussed in this week’s reading assignment, lecture and discussion boards. Students will also include their personal view on the subject of climate resilience planning and the impact of urban planning projects.

You will conduct research about an endangered species (Chimpanzee) and write a 5-paragraph essay describing the benefits, the threats, and conservation strategies being employed to help the species. Your conclusion will include your analysis of the economic and environmental impacts of the species on its ecosystem and human society.